Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Bonefish Grill Opens in Woodbridge

Published November 14, 2013 at 9:59AM

[Submitted photo]

What was once a pizza restaurant known for deep dish is now a Bonefish Grill, and it’s serving up robust flavor.

The restaurant chain expanded to Woodbridge and opened its doors on Monday. Inside, gone are the old reminders of the Uno Chicago Grill that used to be housed here, and closed earlier this year.

News

Futrell Wins Dem-Heavy Prince William, Unseats Dudenhefer

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2013 at 11:32PM | Updated November 6, 2013 at 12:32PM

Futrell

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Michael Futrell will hold his first political office come January.

He unseated Republican Incumbent Mark Dudenhefer on Tuesday night and will be come the next man to represent Virginia’s 2nd House District. Futrell beat his opponent with a narrow 1.4% win.

Politics

Futrell Calls for More Voices in Shaping Area’s Future

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2013 at 11:44AM | Updated November 4, 2013 at 9:00PM

Futrell

This Michael Futrell first time seeking political office and he hopes to unseat Republican incumbent Mark Dudenhefer on Election Day.

Futrell, a Democrat, seeks to represent the Virginia’s 2nd House District which includes portions of eastern Prince William County to northern Stafford County. Dudenhefer was the first to represent the district when it was created in 2011 following the state’s decennial redistricting processes.

News

Stafford Offers X-Rays for Halloween Candy

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 31, 2013 at 12:35PM

Stafford sheriff’s Deputy Charles Havasy volunteered to work the Halloween shift at the county courthouse, offering to X-ray candies for metal objects.

STAFFORD, Va. — Authorities in Stafford have never found anything malicious or dangerous in children’s Halloween candy, but they’ll check it for free, anyway.

The Stafford Sheriff’s Office will once again be on hand at the county courthouse tonight, as they are each year at Halloween, to place trick-or-treat candy on a conveyor belt and run it through an x-ray machine.

News

Cuccinelli Rallies Bristow, Hopeful for Prince William Win

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 30, 2013 at 5:44PM | Updated October 31, 2013 at 7:29AM

[imagebrowser id=174 template=”custom”]

BRISTOW, Va. — The end is in sight for Ken Cuccinelli and his race against Terry McAuliffe to become Virginia’s next governor.

News

Pentagon’s SWAT Team Holds ‘Active Shooter’ Drill at Gainesville District School Building

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 29, 2013 at 11:54AM | Updated November 5, 2014 at 10:38AM

[imagebrowser id=172 template=”custom”]

HAYMARKET, Va. — Dimly lit hallways, exposed brick, and shattered pieces of drywall and concrete lay on the floor at the Gainesville District School.

Business

Reopened Woodbridge Gym Celebrates Success

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 28, 2013 at 10:24AM

Treadmills are popular at Powerhouse Gym in Woodbridge.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A local gym with a reputation for being a body builder’s destination is working to remake its image as a tried and true community staple.

Earlier this year Powerhouse Gym in Woodbridge abruptly closed to its customers with no explanation. Its members wondered what had happened to a gym where they paid for a membership. Its employees wondered if they would still have a job.

News

Clinton Rallies Voters for McAuliffe, Paints Cuccinelli as Conservative Ideologue

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2013 at 4:16PM | Updated October 27, 2013 at 5:37PM

[imagebrowser id=171 template=”custom”]

DALE CITY, Va. — With nine days left until the statewide gubernatorial election, President Bill Clinton came to Dale City on Sunday to campaign for Democrat Terry McAuliffe.

Business

‘Connections’ Turns Out Business Owners

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2013 at 2:10PM

The annual "Connections" business networking event was held at the Freedom Aquatic Center in Manassas.

MANASSAS, Va. — One of the region’s largest networking event took place Thursday afternoon at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center in Manassas.

“Connections” is an annual event held each year by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and is billed as the area’s largest trade show. A business showcase, vendors paid starting rates of $475 for a table at the event which was expected to draw 1,500 people.

News

Sedan Collides with Box Truck on Hornbaker Road

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 21, 2013 at 4:56PM | Updated October 21, 2013 at 11:58PM

A sedan collided with a box truck on Hornbaker Road. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

MANASSAS, Va. — A box truck clobbered a sedan on Hornbaker Road this afternoon outside Manassas.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Industrial Drive near the FBI Northern Virginia Headquarters. A Chevrolet sedan collided head on with a box truck causing the front of the car to crumble.